Spanning 4 generations from the lady who introduced me to her household and placed in the high traffic
most-loved area in the dining hall, I have heard conversations, differences and whispers on world affairs
to traditions to hand-me-down secret recipes. There are many tales to tell - for the benefit of her grand
children and great grands.

18 December 2011

Hostile Takeover

The green plastic stool is the perfect height to sit on to work on the laptop placed on a friend's unwanted old TV stand on wheels.

EJ wondered why Cinders always hang around when EJ worked at the laptop and realised the reason after a brief break to the toilet.

It was a hostile takeover.

EJ had no choice but to take out the tiny child-sized wooden chair used during much younger days in elementary/primary school. It was uncomfortable to sit on as an adult body could not fit in properly.

To prevent more hostile takeovers, EJ now sits on another plastic stool of almost the same height.

I think Cinders likes the green stool for that exact reason — because you like to sit on it, EJ. It's her idea of being where you are. The child's chair does look uncomfortable. I'm glad you found another plastic stool for yourself. Cinders can't sit on both of them!K

About Me

Bought more than 40 years ago in the market by a compassionate lady, I have met and made friends with animals as well as human. Now I have parked myself with the lady's child, EJ, who lives with a cat - abandoned and handicapped.
email: mychairspeaks(at)gmail.com

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Tanya, 19, (1998 - 7 May 2016) had the same owner as Tommy. After an accident, many surgeries and care, her vet said Tanya belongs to EJ. Tanya's right hind leg became shorter than the rest.

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Pebble (joined the pack on 1 January 2006 - 24 January 2016), age unknown, had the same owner as Tanya and was abandoned when the owner shifted. EJ decided to take her in when someone took away her babies (one of them was Noel) and she went berserk. Pebble became totally blind and developed cerebellar hypoplasia.

Winnie, age unknown, had the same owner as Pebble and was abandoned when the owner shifted. EJ took her in when she hobbled on three legs bullied endlessly by stronger and bigger strays.

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Kenggy (joined the pack on 10 January 2007 - 10 June 2014), age unknown, was rescued by an acquaintance from the roadside after having just given birth. Her two front paws were already missing then. EJ took her in when it was found out that no one wanted her and will be put back in the streets. Kenggy had breast cancer and survived more than 1½ years after mastectomy.

Captain Jack Sparrow HAWK (joined the gang 25 Dec 2007 - 9 Dec 2017), age unknown, (smart guy knew where to go) placed himself in front of a pet shop who rescues strays and rehomes them. EJ took him in as chances of adopting one with a missing eye was slim at that time.

Cinders, 30 July 1994 – 28 July 2012. Sister to Cookie, given by EJ's then colleague, they came when they were three months old. Despite her age, Cinders still had her teeth. In her last two years of her life, she had kidney problem; one of her kidneys had shrivelled.

Tommy, 1998 – 9 May 2011. Thin and sick with feline flu, he came asking for help. After treatment, nursed to health and fattened, EJ approached his owner to officially adopt him. He had heart and kidney problems.

Tortie, 16 April 2001 – 17 October 2010. Handicapped-born son of Tanya, was sickly as he grew up but he grew to be the biggest and heaviest of the lot. He was taught how to walk and only allowed EJ to carry him. He had severe kidney plus mild heart problems and high cholesterol.

4-Head, 16 April 2001 – 1 December 2007. Brother to Tortie and son of Tanya, he camouflaged his illness so well that when discovered, his heart problem was at advanced stage and fluid had filled his lungs.

Noel, 25 December 2005 – 31 January 2006. Son of Pebble, was found a week after being born and lost. Though tried, he could not be saved as his vet suspected he was stepped on during that lost period.

Cookie, 30 July 1994 – 1999. Brother to Cinders, given by EJ's then colleague, they came when they were three months old. He provided lots of laughter due to his crossed-eyes. Keeled over one fine afternoon, it was suspected that he suffered a heart attack.